I Found Love

I Found Love at KI Resident Study

Hannah, Marcie, Ron Matsen

"BY THIS, EVERYONE WILL KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES, THAT YOU LOVE ONE ANOTHER."  (John 13:35)

Tears come to my eyes as I write this.  The great love shown to me by the Matsen family has been healing to the heart of this widow.   They welcome everyone with open arms showing the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord to all.  Don't we all in the Body of Christ need that? 

The other two Resident Study students have been Ausies from the west coast of Australia and a young man,, a new Christian from Pennsylvania.  One student got his bronze in only a month, he was a real fast tracker.  The other student came here knowing that God would change her life forever, and He has.  Jesus has spoken to her here in love.  He has opened a new door of hope.  She has even greater courage to love, to live and speak for Jesus.  To stand before Him some great day and hear, "WELL DONE THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT," is her hearts greatest desire.

Andriette, Resident Student. Born in South Africa.

Maybe you have a date with destiny down here in New Zealand too?  Perhaps Jesus is calling you to come away with Him.  Is He?  Answer His call.  He will work wonders in your life too.  You will never be the same.  He will speak to you and show you great and mighty things....

The body of Christ is one big family comprising believers from all over the world. The world shall know us by our love for one another says Jesus.   I have found that out to my delight here at River Lodge.   Psalm 68:6 says:  GOD PLACES THE LONELY IN FAMILIES; HE SETS THE PRISONERS FREE AND GIVES THEM JOY. (NLT)     That's what God has done for me. Jesus has touched my heart. My life will never be the same again.   

 I feel Jesus has given me a new direction in life.  I hope to continue my  Biblical studies with KI, the great adventure as Chuck calls it. NO EYE HAS SEEN, NO EAR HAS HEARD WHAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM. (Cor.)  That's for this lifetime as well as the life to come.  At this time I'm planning on coming back next year.  Ben Matsen, the young man who does Chucks videos for him will train me on how to reach the world for Jesus through a vlog. We will get one up and rolling to tell of Jesus unfathomable mercy, grace, and forgiveness that Jesus has poured out on my life and the life of others.  I can hardly wait I'm so excited.

I pray that Jesus gives you the desires of your heart.  May He supercharge your studies.  Amen.  He will do it for you too.  All we need to do is ask.  We have not, because we ask not.  Ask our Father for all your needs,whatever they may be.  He will answer according to His will.  I know Jesus loves you.  He has good plans for you in this world, and the one to come.  Live for Him.  Jesus is of ultimate worth.

(Pictured: Ron Matsen, Executive Director KI, his wife Marcie, and daughter Hannah